Hail History

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Hail history for Alturas, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 18, 20221.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 18, 2022
Ane haili ijiin 200614
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles23

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alturas on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Alturas

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Alturas in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Alturas

Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr2May4Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Alturas

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (8 mi from Alturas)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bartow Muni Airport (7 mi from Alturas)

Jul 13, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lake Wales (6 mi from Alturas)

Apr 5, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lake Wales (8 mi from Alturas)

Jul 21, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Alturas (0 mi from Alturas)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alturas

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 23, 2024EF0West Lake Wales
3 mi from Alturas		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 11, 2021EF0Jan Phyl Vlg
10 mi from Alturas		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 20, 2018EF0Fort Meade
9 mi from Alturas		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 20, 2018EF0Crooked Lake Park
8 mi from Alturas		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 1, 2016EF0Highland Park
9 mi from Alturas		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF0Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
6 mi from Alturas		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012EF2Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
6 mi from Alturas		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 12, 2006F0Bartow
6 mi from Alturas		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alturas

23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alturas since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Apr 3, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 12, 202641 mph, a measuredWahneta
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 26, 202349 mph, a estimatLake Of The Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202249 mph, a estimatWntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202158 mph, a measuredBartow Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 201946 mph, a estimatWest Winter Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 201452 mph, a estimatBartow, Fort Meade
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 12, 201449 mph, a estimatPembroke, Armour
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 201360 mph, a estimatGordonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 201158 mph, a estimatFort Meade
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 201160 mph, a estimatCypress Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Alturas; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Alturas.

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